USA: Thousands of animals die after train derailment
Thousands of wild, farm and domestic animals have reportedly fallen ill or died following the train derailment in Ohio, USA. In the meantime, the possible health risks for people in the region remain unclear.
50 wagons carrying hazardous materials derailed
On 3 February, around 50 train wagons derailed in the small town of East Palestine, 20 of which were carrying hazardous materials. Vinyl chloride, ethylhexyl acrylate and other chemicals entered the air, soil and waterways.
In the days following the derailment, around 3’500 fish died in nearby streams and waterways. 12 different species were affected shortly after the incident.
Affected animals
Taylor Holzer reported that several foxes had “swollen faces and watering eyes.” One fox died suddenly. “He was unable to blink or function properly as he died in my arms,” Holzer told Newsweek. More on the topic of Environment and conservation.
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